When you hear wine experts talk of ‘Burgundies,’ they are referring to wines made in this French region. The most common varieties are Pinot noir and Chardonnay, but farmers here grow many different types of grapes. September and early October is grape harvest time in France, so the usually quiet rows of grape vines we see in this photo are probably very busy with workers gathering the fruit to be crushed and fermented. We’re thinking about putting together a bread and cheese plate right now…
They’re grrrape!
Today in History
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Of moose and Maine
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World Space Week begins
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Honoring the rangers on World Ranger Day
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A viewer with a view
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International Day of Forests
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International Moon Day
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Papa was a flightless bird
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Composite of photographs from the Apollo 15 mission
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The Roaches ridge in the Peak District, England
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Red squirrel
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The Spirit of Harlem by Louis Delsarte
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Star Wars Day
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Haven t you herd? It s World Elephant Day!
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Great Backyard Bird Count
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Presidents Day in America’s front yard
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Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
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King of the dinosaurs
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Black History Month
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Buddha in the roots of a tree, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Citizenship Day and Constitution Day
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The dog days of summer
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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Celebrating the Acadians
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Casting a vote for women s history
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International Day of the Tropics
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Celebrating the International Day of Forests
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Tall, taller, tallest
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A most sincere pumpkin patch
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Museum Mile Festival